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Topic: To buy or not to buy... (Read 618 times)

I'm in a bit of a pickle here. There's a 2000 Jeep Wrangler at a local dealership. It's Solar Yellow, with a manual tranny and a soft top. It's the 4-cylinder engine, too. This thing is exactly what I've been looking for, and priced at $11550. I'm thinking of trading in my 2000 Hyundai Elantra for it.

My questions: If there are any modern (1997-2003) Wrangler owners, how are things? What kind of problems are you facing with these?

Second, if there are any who know much about this topic: What is the fair market value of a 2000 Elantra with 63,000 miles on it?

I have been a Wrangler owner for almost 10 years now. Still have the same one I bought new off the lot. I love it! I have had no problems whatsoever up until a month ago when my transmission finally went. Jeeps are very easy to maintain and they are over simplified. Just take a peak under the hood and you will see what I mean. Very easy to work on and maintenance is fairly cheap. One disappointment for me was the gas mileage. I had a 4 cylinder and though I would get great mileage and I was wrong. I only averaged about 20 MPG. BTW, I have a hardtop. Another plus is that they hold there value very well and will last forever if maintained properly. 150,000 miles and counting. Although I would love another, at this time I am looking for another vehicle. Something more in line for the family.

I had a CJ-7 that was nearly twenty years old when I got it, and it was an absolute nightmare. But, when it worked, it was a blast to drive.

Talked to the people who gave me the loan. They said I could keep my same interest rate, but my monthly payments would go up slightly. Eh. I wonder how bad Allied will knock me for insurance, since I'm not 25 yet. Thieves.